Ninh Binh won 4-3, coach Gerard Albadalejo was angry with the referee

Ninh Binh left Thong Nhat Stadium with a 4-3 victory over Ho Chi Minh City Police, but the post-match conversation revolved around the referee. Coach Gerard Albadalejo acknowledged his players' fighting spirit and expressed his frustration with decisions he described as "incomprehensible", saying his team felt "treated unsympathetically" in the V.League. Despite leading the table with 27 points after 11 rounds, the Spanish coach affirmed that he was not thinking about the championship.

Coach Gerard Albadalejo: Warrior spirit and question mark over refereeing

After 90 dramatic minutes, coach Gerard Albadalejo emphasized the value of collective effort:“We knew it would be a tough match. Ho Chi Minh City Police is a strong team and played with passion. However, my players showed their fighting spirit, fighting until the last second to win a deserved victory. I am proud of them.”

However, satisfaction quickly gave way to concerns about the management:“I don’t understand why the fourth official from the last match was assigned again in this match. Some decisions were really difficult for me to understand. But despite that, my players showed the highest concentration and determination.”

The 42-year-old military leader also hinted at the feeling of being treated unsympathetically:“I feel like there are people who don’t want to see Ninh Binh succeed. Maybe because we are new players, or because I come from abroad. However, the team will continue to prove its worth through performance on the field.”

Arbitration assignment: issues of consistency and perceived fairness

The highlight of coach Gerard Albadalejo’s statement is that the same fourth referee appeared in two consecutive matches of Ninh Binh. From a professional perspective, consistency in assignment and management directly affects the perception of fairness of the teams. When the coach questions “inexplicable” decisions, it is not only an immediate reaction, but also affects the players’ belief in the ongoing match.

However, Ninh Binh's positive point in this match was the ability to maintain concentration in the face of variables coming from the whistle. As the coach affirmed, the team kept their determination until the last second - a factor that often decides the outcome in matches with a close score margin like 4-3.

Ninh Binh's position in V.League: leading but still modest

With 27 points after 11 rounds, Ninh Binh is becoming a phenomenon of the season. However, the message from the technical area is still clear: do not think about the championship yet. This approach helps the team balance the excitement after victories and the need to control emotions in the long run.

The significance of the 4-3 victory

The victory over Ho Chi Minh City Police had many layers of meaning. In terms of results, it was 3 points that kept Ninh Binh in the lead. In terms of mentality, the performance showed the team's ability to adapt in a high-pressure situation - what the coach himself described as "fighting until the last second". In terms of message, the team chose to respond through their performance on the field, despite the controversy surrounding the refereeing.

Notable statements

• “My players showed warrior spirit... I am proud of them.”
• “I don't understand why the fourth official from the last match was assigned to this match again... Some decisions are really hard for me to understand.”
• “I feel like there are people who don't want to see Ninh Binh succeed... However, the whole team will continue to prove their worth through their performance on the field.”

The 4-3 victory confirmed that Ninh Binh is on a positive trajectory. But as coach Gerard Albadalejo emphasized, professional focus and faith in the process will be a more sustainable answer than any controversy.